Nuclear Chemistry

Alpha particles have a _____ charge.

• +2
• 0
• +1
• -1

The time required for half of a sample of a radioactive substance to undergo nuclear decay is called __________.

• Decay Time
• Half Life
• Atoms don't decay
• Isotope time

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of radiation is most penetrating?

• Gamma
• They are equal
• Beta
• Alpha

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta 
• Gamma

Has a mass of 0 and a charge of 0

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Has a moderate penetrating power.  It can penetrate 4 mm into body tissue and can be stopped by metal foil.

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Has the lowest penetrating power.  Can only penetrate 0.05 mm into the body and can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has the highest penetrating power.  Can penetrate our body.  Even several cm thick of lead or several meters thick of concrete cannot stop all of it.

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4